Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout, Beekdaelen
NeighbourhoodThis end-of-terrace house on Kerkstraat in Merkelbeek has a classic feel, with its 1930s build and generous 178 m² of living space spread over three floors. The 340 m² plot gives you a good-sized garden, a real bonus for a house like this. Priced at €365,000, it sits keenly compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Beekdaelen.
Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout is a quiet, village-like neighbourhood where almost all homes are single-family houses and most are owner-occupied. With around 1,600 residents, it feels spacious and green. The population is mixed, with many families and a fair share of older residents. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, so the picture comes from the data: a low crime rate and a very rural setting, the address density is just 281 addresses per km², making it one of the least urban areas in the region. For more context, see the Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout neighbourhood.
Daily errands are easy: the nearest primary school, Basisschool de Woonderboom, is just a couple of streets away, and there are several supermarkets within a ten-minute walk, including Aldi and Albert Heijn. For a wider selection, the centre of Merkelbeek has a restaurant and a library just around the corner. The train station is a bit further, about 5.4 km, so a car or bike is handy for longer trips. The municipality of the municipality of Beekdaelen covers several such villages, each with its own character.
At present, the home is listed through several channels, including Damen Makelaardij and Funda. The details here are based on the information provided by the agent at the time of writing.
Details of this home
Kerkstraat 35, Merkelbeek
Data from Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout
27 within 5 km
30 within 5 km
About Kerkstraat 35, Merkelbeek
Compared to other end-of-terrace houses in Beekdaelen, the price is on the keen side. The 178 m² floor area and 340 m² plot are generous for the price, especially given the quiet, rural neighbourhood. However, the 1930s build means you may want to budget for updates, though the energy label C suggests reasonable efficiency.
The exact size and layout of the garden are not detailed in the listing, but with a plot that size, you can expect a good-sized outdoor space, likely a back garden and possibly a front garden too.
The nearest supermarkets are about 1.6 to 1.8 km away, a ten-minute walk or a short cycle. There are several options: Aldi and Albert Heijn are the closest, with Jumbo a bit further at 2.1 km.
The closest primary school is Basisschool de Woonderboom, just 140 metres away, literally on your doorstep. Other primary schools within a couple of kilometres include Titus Brandsma and De Verrekijker. For secondary education, the nearest school is about 3 km away.
The nearest train station is 5.4 km away, so it's not within walking distance but is a short drive or cycle.
The energy label is C, which is average for a house of this age. It means the home has reasonable insulation and heating efficiency, but you may still see moderate energy bills. No specific details on insulation or heating system are provided.
Yes, the neighbourhood has a low crime rate, only 31 total crimes recorded, which is very low for an area of this size. It's a quiet, rural village where residents feel safe.
The neighbourhood has a mix of families and older residents. About 260 households have children, while 255 are without children. The average household size is 2.3, and there are relatively few single-person households. It's a family-friendly area.
5 homes in the neighbourhood Merkelbeek-Douvergenhout